1986, the government thought that Kenya Airlines would have a better development after privatization, so it tried aviation privatization for the first time. 199 1 year, which specifies the process of privatization. The new cabinet of Kenya Aviation Leadership Company. 1992, after the public enterprise reform document was published, Kenya Airways gained the priority of privatization.
In March 2006, Kenya Airways KQ Branch won the annual award of "African Airlines". In fiscal year 2006 (April 2006 to March 2007), the passenger traffic reached a record 2.6 million. Kenya Airways is one of the safest airlines in Africa.
On September 4th, 2007, SkyTeam welcomed Kenya Airways and began to assist it with the formalities.
On 20 10, Kenya Airways officially joined SkyTeam.